Joshua Tree National Park Expansion: Adding over 20,000 Acres of Protected Land.
This Act expands the Joshua Tree National Park boundary by adding approximately 20,149 acres of land in California. This change places a larger desert area under federal protection, impacting how these lands are managed and accessed by visitors and nature enthusiasts. The National Park Service will take over administrative jurisdiction, ensuring long-term conservation and preservation of the expanded area.
Key points
Expansion of Joshua Tree National Park by approximately 20,149 acres to protect a larger desert ecosystem.
Transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the new land from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the National Park Service (NPS).
Authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land within the Park boundary through donation, purchase from willing sellers, exchange, or transfer.
Status:
Expired
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